{"product_id":"chardonnay-2024-madson-santa-cruz-mountains","title":"Chardonnay 2024 Madson Santa Cruz Mountains","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVineyard: A celebration of Chardonnay in the Santa Cruz Mountains, the grapes come from several small organically farmed vineyards throughout the appellation. Each site brings its unique mountain micro-climate signature to the blend and the commonalities shared are low nitrogen, high calcium soils, and a cool climate during the growing season. These factors limit yields and increase the depth and mineral concentration of these bright, flinty chardonnays. Proximity to the Monterey Bay yields fresh saline wine. All vineyards are farmed using organic practices. Winemaking: We produce Chardonnay at Madson by crushing the fruit to start and allowing 1 hour of skin maceration. We then press extremely gently to only extract the best juice from the berries and avoid any bitter compounds that are extracted at higher pressures. Our yields are slightly lower to prioritize the quality of the juice. From here we move the juice to neutral oak barrels pre-fermentation. We allow fermentation to commence with naturally occurring yeast in the barrels. Once the wine is dry, we top the barrels and age the wine sur-lie for 9 months. The following summer we move the wine to stainless for 2 additional months to re-tighten and finish elevage before bottling. Please expect some solids and tartrates in the bottle. Enjoy now or cellar 5-8 years for savoring at its peak. 22 barrels produced, 12.9% ABV Tasting Notes: Aromas of salt air, white flowers, and crushed stone. The palate is bright and layered, with green apple, pineapple guava, and a hint of lemon peel. Best enjoyed with an open window and nowhere else to be.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"V59","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43739851653179,"sku":null,"price":41.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0052\/3006\/7810\/files\/Bazaart_34959553-3370-46C1-9A08-FC22B1BE1C09.jpg?v=1783033242","url":"https:\/\/the-rose-wine-bar-bottleshop.myshopify.com\/products\/chardonnay-2024-madson-santa-cruz-mountains","provider":"The Rose Wine Bar + Bottleshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}